Iara is a scuba and freediving certified underwater model. She is a former lifeguard and strong swimmer with a background as a dancer and land model that make her ideal in this capacity. She has an intimate understanding of the physics and safety involved in underwater work. She is able to work with support divers at depth and has experience as a support diver as well.

Iara regularly practices freediving and breath hold training. Her personal best static underwater breath hold is 5:30, and 3:50 for dynamic. She can freedive up to 109ft.